About this health scheme
The scheme aims to promote safe and institutional deliveries by providing free accommodation to pregnant women, especially from disaster-prone areas, near district hospitals.
The scheme “Promotion of Institutional Delivery” is implemented by the Department of Medical Health and Family Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote safe and institutional deliveries by providing free accommodation to pregnant women, especially from disaster-prone areas, near district hospitals.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Promotion of Institutional Delivery (PIDUK) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Medical Health And Family Welfare Department |
| Benefit type | In kind (goods, services or support, not cash) |
| Category | Health |
| Level / State | State · Uttarakhand |
| Official portal | uk.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Age | 18 to 45 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤Female
- 🎂Age 18 to 45 years
- 💍Married
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
In all districts, especially considering road blockages during disasters, arrangements are being made in coordination with the Health Department and the Women and Child Development Department to provide free accommodation for pregnant women from identified areas in the “One Stop Centre” (run by the Women Empowerment Department). These centres, operated as Birth Waiting Rooms near District Hospitals, allow women to stay up to 15 days before their expected delivery date, ensuring that in case of emergencies or disasters, they can be promptly admitted to the nearest hospital for a safe institutional delivery. A “One Stop Centre” has been established in every district.
Who qualifies
- The beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
- The beneficiary must be a pregnant woman.
Papers to keep ready
1. Identity card
2. Other documents as required
Registration walkthrough
Offline
The facility can be availed by contacting the nearest ASHA worker, Anganwadi centre, or ANM.
Frequently asked questions
Who can benefit from this scheme?
All pregnant women, especially those from identified disaster-prone or remote areas, are eligible to benefit from the scheme.
What facility is provided under this scheme?
The scheme provides free accommodation and care for pregnant women in “One Stop Centres” (Birth Waiting Rooms) located near district hospitals up to 15 days before the expected delivery date.
How many One Stop Centres have been established?
A One Stop Centre has been established in every district of Uttarakhand under this scheme.
For how many days can a pregnant woman stay in the centre?
A woman can stay up to 15 days before her expected delivery date in the Birth Waiting Room.
How can a pregnant woman avail the facility?
The facility can be availed by contacting the nearest ASHA worker, Anganwadi centre, or ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwife).
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
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